watch out
verb
watched out; watching out; watches out
: to be vigilant or alert : be on the lookout
you'd better watch out
watch out for the tree!
Examples of watch out in a Sentence
watch out for hazards in the road
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Scotland’s McTominay is another one to watch out for.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
But there are less obvious signs to watch out for, too.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans prepare to travel to South Florida for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials are warning visitors to watch out for more than ticket scams.
—Sofia Baltodano
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Traders will also watch out for April's reading on JOLTS job openings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
But there are less obvious signs to watch out for, too.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
As hundreds of thousands of soccer fans prepare to travel to South Florida for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials are warning visitors to watch out for more than ticket scams.
—Sofia Baltodano
june 1, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
Traders will also watch out for April's reading on JOLTS job openings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 1 June 2026
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“Watch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watch%20out. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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